Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Skip the Line & Basilica Tour

Rome, Italy

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Skip the Line & Basilica Tour

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Overview

Duration

Languages

German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with an expert friendly guide in a small group.
Take advantage of your skip-the-line tickets and maximize your time inside this magnificent Vatican Museums. Your guide will lead you through the amazing galleries housing one of the most important art collections of the world. Art and history will be brought back to life and you will learn many stories & anecdotes through the headsets so you do not miss any words of the hidden artworks.
During your tour you will discover the Galleries of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra and the masterpiece of Michelangelo: The Sistine Chapel. At the end of your tour, enter the Basilica with our skip the line access (if option selected).
You will learn about the Renaissance painters: Michelangelo & Raphael and their rivalry throughout their lives.

Note: we do not give access to the Basilica on tours after 2:30 PM, on Wednesdays, and on closing days set by the Vatican.

What to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. A current valid passport or ID document is mandatory on the day of the tour . Please show up 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in.. Please note that due to security or ticket availability situations, there might be a slight change in scheduling and when this happens you will be notified.. Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.. PLEASE NOTE: We are not responsable if St Peter's Basilica is closed for religious functions or for the decision of the Pope.. Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.. Please note that during Easter and Christmas time the fast access to the Basilica can't be guaranteed because St. Peter's may be closed due to religious functions. Meeting time is subject to change you can receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please notify your correct phone number and country code.. Please note that the fast access to the Basilica is not included in the tours that take place in the afternoon after 2:30 pm and in the ones taking place on Wednesdays

What's included

Headsets (more than 6 participants). Professional guide for 2.5 hours (IF OPTION SELECTED). Skip the line entry - Sistine Chapel. Skip the line-Basilica ENTRY ONLY(no Wednesdays, not in the afternoon, no for option TICKET ONLY). Skip the line Entry - Vatican Museums (you might still find a little line for the security checks)

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off. Food and drinks. Gratuities. Guided tour to the Basilica

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.

Provider

VIVICOS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SRL

Meeting Point

Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line. From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street. In 100meters, Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you'll find our office.